Missionary: Sri Lanka’s new law is a direct attack on late-night prayers

A new law restricts noise levels after 10 p.m. GFA's Sri Lanka head calls it a direct attack on late-night prayer meetings, adding that it was introduced by a politician extremist who is responsible for violence against Christians. 

"We are desperately praying for peace in our country," wrote Lal Vanderwall, head of Gospel for Asia's ministry in Sri Lanka.

"The country's situation is going from bad to worse."

Sri Lanka's government has vowed to crush rebels as attacks mount. President Mahinda Rajapaksa says he will not be intimidated by the terror strikes. Instead, he will continue his military pressure on the Tamil Tiger strongholds.

With the threat of civil war growing, daily life has been affected. Inflation is a big problem, and the cost of living is going up rapidly. The police are restricting citizens' abilities to move around.

GFA says their students have been facing increased harassment, which has had an impact on their evangelistic work. 

However, "In spite of all odds, the ministry is progressing. Day by day, people are coming to Christ," Lal added.

"People are responding to the Gospel very much, including the security forces."